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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

Central Pacific Railroad Company, but it
has extended to . searching Investigation
OF the affairs OF all consolidated and allied
connected with that corpora
ton. All their business relations have
bean exposed to the public. and the pryine
curiosity Of rival business corporations"
However. Mr.. Stanford might we'll have
admitted that bis company has
not been any exception to this rule % it
has been generally applied. especially in
tho . Of tho Uni'n Pacific. This. 10
point with which the public viii
hardly 6nd fault. a. they are entitled to
know how these great corporation have dis.
against the many at the dieta-
ton OF the few. The fact is, the people
who patronise the Pacific railways have
more cause Of complaint against the man
agement than the managers have against
the inquisition which Congress has insti-
tuted to meet the popular demand. inst
what will be the result OF the work of this
is only q fit subject for spscu-
It 10 safe to say, however, that
Congress will be still more at sea when
their report is printed and submitted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

It will be seen by our special from Arles
that . council Of the contederated tribes
held on Flathead Reservation last week
decided adversely to tho proposition..made
them by tho refugee Cree Indians. Their
action is in consonance with the views on.
tertained and expressed by The MINER when
the object OF Pierre Busha, who served Riel
In the capacity Of a lieutenant during the
Northwest rebellion, became known. The
Cree Indians are exiled from their former
hone, and are but reaping the reward of
treason to their country. The confeder-
ated tribes have long been at peace with
the whites, and association with the NAL.
contents from across the border might
an influence On the younger men,
bers of the peaceful bands which would
bear disastrous fruit in after years. Chief
Michel, who spoke for the c~onfederated
tribes, decided wisely when he refused
home to the British refugees.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20
THE PACIFIC RAILWAY NvEsTIGA-
TON,

There is much OF logic in the answer OF
Leland Stanford, President of the Central
Pacific, to the demand Of the Congressional
inquisition for him to make certain ex-
plantations. He claims that 1.-The provi-
sions OF the law creating the Central Pacific
Company have been complied with; that the
repeal Of the act of Congress creating the
Company would not do away With the
Central Pacific Railroad Company. Its
existence does not depend on the act OF
Congress. 1t owes it's existenue to the laws
OF the State of California and these laws
alone. However the repeal OF the act of
Congress may affect it's bounties, it can in
10 wise affect the existence of b accompany.
The annual examination of the affairs
OF the company has been made
by the Government officers and the &C.
counts with the Government have been ad.
justed accordingly. Tho present examina.
nation by the Pacific Railway Commission
has not only extended to the affairs Of the |
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

It is not improbable that Rev. Myron A.
Reed, OF Denver, Colorado, may be selected
by the congregation Of Plymouth Church
to succeed tho late Henry Ward Beecher.
Mr.. Reed originally preached in Indian
apolis in the church where Mr.. Beecher
held bis first passionate. He isl man Of
about so years OF age and quite al liberal
in his views as the late pastor Of Plymouth
Church. He was nominated for Congress
by the Colorado Democrats last year. and
owing to bis personal popularity nearly
succeeded in being elected. Notwithstanding
that State was always Republican.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

The United Labor party, now in session
at Syracuse, New York, have honored
themselves and greatly promoted their
cause by barring the socialists, dynamiters
and anarchists from any participancy in
the proceedings OF their convention. They
would not only be disturbing elements in
the discussion, but bring down the public
judgment and the popular condemnation
upon the whole labor organization and
contumely upon the cause. He who would
resort to death dealing dynamitet to enforce
the principles Of socialism, and anarchy is
an enemy Of the human race and ought to
DO barred from association with not
only honest men, but consigned to prison
where he connot carry on his warfare
society, and against tho state.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20
News From the Jefferson.

A correspondent writing from Fish Greek,
Montana, says that hay harvest is now in
full operation on the Jefferson, but that
the showery weather retards the work OF
curing and saving it. The crop is a great
deal better this season han last on &C.
count of there having been such high water
which has greatly benefited high-lying hay
land. He adds that potato and all kinds
of vegetable crops are infinitely better this
than last a and will insure big bar.
vests for the farmers who are now gen.
orally busy marketing their crops to the
benefit OF wellers in cities. The oat crop
IN the Ruby Valley ID said to be only fair.
Cattle on the ranges are in fine condition
now and getting IN good shape for next
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20
DISTINGUISHED Visitors.

Mrs. Thomas Francis Meagher and
Mrs. Judge Galbraith arrived in town
yesterday and are the guests OF
General and Mrs. Warren. They
spent the day in drives in the neigh.
borhood. Many OF Mrs. Meagher's friends
called at the Warren mansion to a tbs if
respects to her. The lady is in excellent
health and spirits, and said she found great
changes in the places in Montana she has
visited, it being nearly twenty years since
che was in the Territory. She will return
to Helena by way of Boulder tomorrow
and joins q party Of Ne~ York friends with
whom she has been travelling, and will make
q tour through the National Park.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20
That Express Robberv

There were no further developments ves.
terday in tho Pacific Express robbery Of
tho $4,000 package Ut or about Gresn
River, Wyoming. The package was orderad
in 50 bills by Clark & Larabie here for tha
accommodation OF the Montana un;oa
Railroad Company. The bank ia ~ -.
way Affected by the loss which falls IN +ho
Express Company. The order va. d,r ~
Gated by the bank as soon as the 70 ~ -.
the loss vas a~scertained. The fact 49,. -
the loss leaked out here through thaarnraac
company themselves was OWING tn p ~:
axe OF an operator at Poratello who mis-.
construed q message beginning advise ms
iully- INTO Advertise freely" and A. T.
t;aa" m y, PUBIC property against the inten.
olons OF tne company who usually Lsar
such matters profound secrets. Keep
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

A dispatch last night announced the TACT
that United States Senator R~iddleberger,
Of Virginia, was still in JAIL" without de-
filming the crime. Later advices state that
the Senator was fined $25 and sentenced
to five days imprisonment, August 18th,
for contempt Of court, by Judge Newman,
Of Woodstock, Va. Tho Senator was 70
leased OF the 18th by a mob. but was re-
arrested and compelled to serve out his
sentence.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20
THE Il. E.. CONFERENCE.
h Session Begun Observation-Disclosures
in Attendance.

Inc SeSSAOn hoSu0 XeSCef0a gate
in Attendance.
The eighth annual conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church in Montana
was begun yesterday morning at the Noun
tain View M. E. Church. The services are
presided over by Bishop R. $. Foster, of Bos-
ton. After the ordinance of the Lords
Supper was partaken OF, the confere ICE dis.
cussed the question as to whether the meet
ing o beng held should remain a mission
or become q conference. The question was
discussed fully and exhaustively and care
fully, and it was decided finally to become
q conference. In the afternoon the BODY
to listen to the opening sermon
by the Rev. John Hosking. of Townsend.
In the evening the members attended the
reception given to the Bishop and mem
bers at Hon. J.. E. Richards residence.
where the time passed pleasantly in singing
and other social. Amusement. Those pres
ent and to arrive, composing the confer
ence, are:
Bishop R. s. Foster, Boston; R. W. Eos.
Fish Creek; George Comfort, P. E., Boze.
man; Hugh Duncan, P. E., Sheridan; J. NJ.
Bennett aud wife, Walkerville; F. 6. Bow.
Ian, GleDdive; E. J. Bickell, Blackfoot; II.
Ciampitt, Eagle Rock: W. B. Coonbe
wife, Livingstone; R. L. Cutler. Billings;
M. J. Hall and wife, Boseman; VIM. Hall.
John Hosking, Townsend:
King and wife, Butts City; George
King, Virginia City; J. H. Little and
wife. Sun River; Jacob Mills, White Sui.
phur Springs; o. w. Mintzer and wife, Sal
mon City, Idaho; J: D. Monroe. Ste
vensvil!e: Wilder Nutting, Missoula;
j. D. Phinney, Twin Bridges; W. A.. Shan
non, Dillon; R. E. Smith and wife, Helena;
J: II. Smith. Philbrook; s. E. snider, Miles
City; E. A. Stickelman, Helena; G. G. Stull
and wife, Anaconda; e. M. Tower, Boze.
man; Joel Vigus and wife, Fort Benton;
w. Van Orsdel. lewiston; II. D. Wads.
worth. New Chicago; Prof. A. E. Lasher,
Spokane, Washington Territory; Rev. W
.. Gray. Spokane. Washington Territory:
Rev. Turner, Colfax; Rev. Thos. NauIty'
helena; Mrs. Jas. Underwood, Twin
Bridges; Miss Maggie Duncan, Sheridan:
Laura Fitch, Sheridan; Miss Eta
Fulconer, Virginia City; o.. C. Bundv.
helena; Calvin Beach. Helena.
The conference opens at 8 q. M. this
norning at the Mountain View Church.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

Judge Potter, of New York, has decided
to grant Jake Sharp a stay Of proceedings,
and lie earnestly engaged IN writing an ex-
haustive opinion. While the feeble condi-
ton Of the New York boodler excites uni
versal pity, justice is but q farce where a
man is sentenced but to be released and
forgiven. 'Twere better no trial had been
held il Sharp be now permitted to 60 free,
as the farcical proceedings are but an in
ceative to hundreds who wait but the op-
portunity to follow in Sharp's footsteps.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

The good people OF Philipsburg and
Granite are to be congratulated over the
early completion Of the railroad, the rapid
development OF the marvellous mines there
and the general tide Of business prosperity
that is flowing in upon them. 1t 10 q great
camp. and no mistake. We hope to see
Butte have q more direct connection with
this camp at m early day. But we can't
have all OF the coveted things of this earth
Mt 0ncA-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

Farmer NcLauehry, tho convicted Cook
County Qll.) commissioner. has entered
Joliet to serve his sentence. His imprison-
ment is an outrage upon decency and an
unjust reflection on the life OF q man Of
strict integrity. He was convicted OF the
testimony Of confessed perjurers. and re-
fused to enter . plea of guilty when he
could have escaped with q nominal fine.
Public clamor and passion have reached
such q pitch in Chicago that some victims
are necessary. but the infamy Of the YER
dict in the Ease Of McLaughry Is attested
by the unaltering friendship Of hundreds Of
those who have kno : him as an upright
citizen, q loyal and fearless soldier, and an
honest man.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

General Nelson A. Miles. the gallant SOL
der and renowned Indian fighter, was TO
GENTLY the recipient Of q handsome sword
in q scsbbard Of pure gold. suitably In
scribed, presented to him by the inhabi-
tants Of Arizona on the anniversary OF the
surrender Of Geronimo. He 10 to-day tho
most popular man in Arisona, and Justly
The difficulties which confronted him
when hs undertook the task Of freeing that
Territory OF hostile Apaches will never be
outside Of tho district most
in the result. His success has
endeared him to the people Of Arisona,
who are for the first time in years FREQ
from tho apprehension Of hostile Indian
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

Tho meeting Of the Illinoisans at the
Lotus Club on Saturday evening should be
generally attended, for it is desired that
the organization shall be perfected on this
occasion. We find that there are q large
number of the proud prairie State people
here in Butte, who should become better
acquainted. Ex-District Attorney Mills. of
Chicago, and one Of its most brilliant at.
torneys, has been an honored guest OF the
city during the week and only regrets that
he cannot remain over and address the
meeting. The entertainment OF such dis
tinguished gentlemen would be a pleasant
social duty for the proposed club.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

The redskins in Southeastern Montana
and Southwestern Dakota are entirely too
social and would cousin it too much. A
band Of nearly two hundred had started
out from the Pine Ridge Agency, but we're
met on the way by the troops. Our Fort
Keogh special shows that they have been
returned to their agency, where they ought
to be corralled for q season of discipline.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

The Central Pacific, nv It's attorneys,
seems to avoid answering me questions of
the Pacific Railroads Commission regard.
ing the construction Of tho road and asks
until October to file their reply to the in
terrogatories. Delay is often dangerous,
but in the present instance it would appear
that the history Of the Central Pacific
building will require q little legal doctoring
before it's presentation to the public.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

A centennial service to commemorate the
establishment of the first Episcopate in
America was given in Westminster Abbey,
London, August 18th. The sermon was
delivered by the Bishop Of Iowa, who re-
vealed himself a. more English than the.
English themselves. He fought over once
more tho war for American Independence.
terming the patriots rebels" and the En-
glish army 1.-The loyal forces" q style Of
nomenclature which had the effect of dis.
gushing every American present.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

Within the last six weeks ten young lady
clerks have resigned from he Treasury De-
partment to get married. President Cleve-
administration appears to be an I'M.
active promoter of mstrinony.
The President himself got married. Secre-
tary Lamar got married, and the same
spirit seems to have taken possession OF
the young women in the Government de-
no rt~on<.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

President Cleveland has mapped out his
Western trip. He will leave Washington
the last week in September and 60 directly
to St. Louis. probably BY way of Indian
apolis. He will spend two days at St.
Louis. and 60 from there to Chicago, Mil
yankee, Madison, St. Paul, Kansas City,
Memphis, Nashville and Atlanta, reaching
the latter place in time to meet his engage.
ment for October 18th.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

Inspired by the p%lethoric pocketbooks o
Americans in Canada, a Montreal book
keeper raised a check FROM $50 to $25 900,
and is doubtless ere this a prominent op-
orator on Change in Chicago. A few more
such cases and the Dominion Government
will perceive it will be mutually beneficial
to join with the United States in the enact
ment and enforcement of an extradition
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20
The Police Court.

Peter Clarity, for fighting with John Doe
in Paul Davis saloon, was fined IS and
costs and Joined the gang. G. Prue was
arraigned for striking Mormon Annie. He
denied the commission of such an unpal.
liant act and will have his trial at z O'Clock
this evening. John Doe. q Chinaman
charged with fighting a white man named
Shad. and John Shad. for participating in
the same assault, will be tried this evening.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

Queen Victoria has a new lump of grief.
Miss Skerrit, her old nurse, has zone to
hunt John Brown. The deceased had
tended the infantile wants OF Victoria, and
while in her prime spanked the Prince of
Wales, where it would do the most good.
Having seen ne Of her charges grow up to
enjoy q jubilee at public expense. and an
other become q bald-head-d sport, Miss
Skerrit was probably resigned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

company, which were somewhat over
drawn and justified the belief that the
performance would b. tracy and rich."
Such, however, was NOT the case. 6tudi-
ously avoiding to present anything that
might offend the most fastidious, they will
make many friends by their excellent 70
production OF the play. The ballots are
all new and very novel. The dancers
young, pretty and accomplished. The cos
TUNES rich and Of pretty conceit. Tho
specialties the best ever presented, and the
scenery, transformations and mechanical
effects simply wonderful. 1.-THE Devils
Auction" bids fair to outrival in popu-
larity 'The Black Crook"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

The Flathead confederated Indians were
right in rejecting the prayer OF the refugee
Crees for homes among them. They would
be q charge upon them to keep. The Flat
heads are Of a higher type of people than
these Crees, and are progressive. industri-
and honest as q rule, and should not
invite any discordant elements into their
midst.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

A scarcity OF men to assist in the harvest
fields is reported from the agricultural re-
sions Of tho Territory. Good wages are
offered. This is published gratuitously and
for the benefit of the buns in Butte who
nightly ply their calling. They avoid the
police force, and are earnest in their en-
deavors to negotiate loans from every
passer by.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20
4 Great Spectacular Drama.

Speaking of 1.-THE Devils Auction"
which appears here next week, the New
York Herald said last winter: An immense
audience gathered at the Fourteenth Street
Theatre last night to see the presentation
of 1.-THE Devils Auction" q spectacular
drama whose title is apt to create curios.
ity. Many shook their heads when they
saw the flaming hangers and posters OF the
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

Secretary McMasters, of the Deer Lodge
Racing Association, is experiencing some OF
the difficulties under which the West Side
Association of Butte labored last week.
He should draw the long bow on the high
and mighty kickers who make protests q
speciality when they have four bits wagered
on q given race.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

Bar silver has made another slight ad.
vance, and il now quoted at seX. W.
have faith that this precious metal will
soon be rated at par, where it belongs.
The conditions appear to favor this pro.
duct just now.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

1t will be seen by q dispatch published
elsewhere that the executive COMMITTEES
has tmade elaborate preparations Tor the
entertainment of the "Press gang at
Helena. It will be the largest meeting OF
newspaper men yet held in the Territory.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

By the way, what has become Of E. v.
Smalley's proposition to give Butte the
representation in the Northwest Magasine
which it's dignity and Importance entitled
IL.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

A Helena party, consisting of Messrs.
Davidson, Hundley. Baldwin and other
prominent citizens OF the Capital, came to
Deer Lodge to attend the races on last
evenings train.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

Hanlan is still convinced that he is a su-
perior sculler to Teemer. he makes his
best time in IN associate press dispatch.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20
ARE HIGHLY PLEASED
Local Notes.
THE

Messrs. Need and Curtis, the. owners OF
the Washington, have COMPLETED sinking
their shaft to the 6O-foot station and have
crosscut on q fine body of ore. This mine
lies just north of the Big Bonanza. For
three months the owners have been hunting
for the lead and only found it last Tuesday.
uPToN's CHIEF.
The west drift Oh the 46O.foot level OF
Upton's Mountain Chief at Meaderville is
in 200 feet, running through q continue
ton of the same chute of ore that g.
struck on the $50. Work is now being
pushed on q raise to connect with the $50,
in order to ventilate the present workings.
The ore continues apparently as rich as
that in the upper workings.
THE BLUE BIRD CAVE.
The origin Of the recent report of a big
cave in the Blue Bird was a small piece of
ground giving way in the shaft below the
400 level where sinking is in progress.
Some one heard OF this, and on coming to
town met a few Italians, to whom he mag.
nifed the news by saying that the whole
mine had given way. One of the Italians,
who had q brother at work in the mine,
hired a team and went out to the works,
only to find the story false.
THE SHAFT.
Theshaft of the Mountain View has been
widened for ninety feet down and the work
of enlargement continues at the rate OF
about five sets per week. Drawings have
teen made Of the new hosting works and
tt ose who have seen it say it will be second
only in size to the Anaconda hoist in this
district. It will present q fine appearance
situated on the very pinnacle OF the noun.
tain, from where, when finished, q complete
can be had of the entire surrounding
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1887-02-19
BY GEO. D. PRENTICE.

Ida Getchell, determined young Gin
clnnati belle, has recalled the invitations
to her wedding TO T. B. Harris, Of the
same city, because she discovered that
retrospective husband was leading a
dlSolute life during their courtship. The
caSt-otf groom, is young man of
brilliant parts, and is the son ola leading
Methodist minister.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1887-02-19

The earthquake which occurred this
week, February 18th, at Rome, Italy,
frightened number of women who
rushed topray IN the church of Notre
Dame. To the church also ran the men,
who dropped upon their knees, praying
sturdllv. At Nice, in France, women
have slept out of doors, in mortal fear Of
falling buildings.